Annual Fund Archives - The Angeletti Group

From Strained to Sustained: A New Path for Small College Success

July 29, 2025
Jay Angeletti
Blog

In today’s higher education environment, small colleges face intense pressure to balance limited budgets, meet student needs, and remain mission-driven. According to BestColleges.com, more than 81 institutions have shuttered their doors since 2020, with additional closures predicted. Financial sustainability is a growing concern and one that demands bold, integrated strategies across advancement, finance, and leadership.

29 July

Building Winning Partnerships: Leveraging Teams and Programs for Advancement Success

January 13, 2025
The Angeletti Group
Blog

In today’s increasingly competitive environment, independent schools and higher education institutions need more than traditional fundraising approaches to thrive. Enrollment and philanthropy are the lifeblood of institutional success, yet many advancement teams, athletic directors, coaches, deans, and program leaders still operate in silos, cultivating their own networks of donors, alumni, and supporters independently. The result?

13 January

(Don’t) Mind the Gap: Why It’s Time to Change the Conversation Around the Annual Fund

It’s time to change the conversation around annual funds. Traditionally, many independent school annual funds have focused on “bridging the gap” or closing the chasm that exists between tuition costs and a school’s operating expenses. Annual funds are often used to cover the discrepancy between tuition and the full cost to educate a child—from technology

27 October

Expanding the Geographic Reach of Your Fundraising Efforts

For many nonprofits with a national reach, a major challenge is expanding beyond their localized donor base. Whether during a campaign or for traditional fundraising efforts, building and maintaining relationships with your national constituents is key to the organization’s growth.

8 October

How to Use “Plannual Giving” to Encourage Annual Fund Donors to Consider Planned Gifts

A comprehensive fundraising development program should include a balance of activities related to annual giving, major giving, and planned giving.

12 September

Annual Funds are Changing in Education – Are You Ready?

It's a fact - college tuitions at 4-year private institutions across this country have increased at a fierce pace! The average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew by nearly 260% compared to an approximate 120% increase in all consumer items.

5 March